Teresa Weatherspoon's Basketball for Girls: A Pro Superstar Teaches You the Game

From School Library Journal
Grade 5 Up-A two-time winner of the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award shares her expertise. The book, which offers both instruction and advice, stresses teamwork and encourages girls to have fun playing the game. Exercises range from pregame stretches to off-season conditioning. The many black-and-white action photographs allow readers to see each exercise, drill, or play under discussion. Weatherspoon also includes stories about her family and the sport that she loves. She emphasizes that she has bad days on the court and that every mistake should teach a lesson. Although Faye Y. Miller and Wayne Coffey's Winning Basketball for Girls (Facts On File, 1992) has much of the same information, the personal anecdotes and up-to-date photographs make this title especially appealing. An excellent resource for sports collections.Barb Lawler, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.


Book Description
Great news for the millions of young hoopsters dreaming of someday running with the pros: two-time Olympian and professional star Teresa Weatherspoon is sharing all of her basketball secrets! In this fun and informative book, not only will you get the inside scoop on passing, dribbling, defending, shooting, and all the rules of the game, you'll also learn why Spoon believes that unselfishness, hard work, and a positive attitude are as valuable as technical skill.

With tons of instructional photos and heaping "Spoon"-fuls of inspiration, personal history, and inside tips, Teresa Weatherspoon's Basketball for Girls delivers all the goods. In no time, you'll be tearing up the courts, burning up the nets, and showing how it's really done!


From the Back Cover
Great news for the millions of young hoopsters dreaming of someday running with the pros: two-time Olympian and professional star Teresa Weatherspoon is sharing all of her basketball secrets! In this fun and informative book, not only will you get the inside scoop on passing, dribbling, defending, shooting, and all the rules of the game, you'll also learn why Spoon believes that unselfishness, hard work, and a positive attitude are as valuable as technical skill.

With tons of instructional photos and heaping "Spoon"-fuls of inspiration, personal history, and inside tips, Teresa Weatherspoon's Basketball for Girls delivers all the goods. In no time, you'll be tearing up the courts, burning up the nets, and showing how it's really done!


About the Author
TERESA WEATHERSPOON is one of the top stars in the WNBA. Named the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year in both 1997 and 1998, Teresa is the point guard and captain for the New York Liberty. She was on two U.S. Olympic teams, winning a gold and a bronze medal, and also played professionally in Italy and Russia.

TARA SULLIVAN covers basketball and football as a staff writer at the Bergen Record in New Jersey.

ANNOTATION

Provides instruction and advice for young women who want to play basketball, covering dribbling, passing, shooting and rebounding, as well as individual and team offense and defense.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Provides instruction and advice for young women who want to play basketball, covering dribbling, passing, shooting and rebounding, as well as individual and team offense and defense.

FROM THE CRITICS

Children's Literature - Ru Story-Huffman

Teresa Weatherspoon is a two-time winner of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Defensive Player of the Year award. In addition to being a professional basketball player, she also provides advice to young girls who wish to play the sport. The basics of the game including dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding, offense and defense are stressed in this volume. Also, Weatherspoon provides information about warming up, stretching and conditioning before beginning play or practice. The appendices recap Weatherspoon's playing record and professional career and also include a glossary of basketball terms. This book is a good choice for any girl interested in basketball. Illustrated with black-and-white photos of Teresa Weatherspoon in practice and at games, there are also photos of a girl's basketball team practicing with Weatherspoon. Sprinkled throughout the book are personal observations written by Weatherspoon that are meant inspire and enlighten girls about life. A welcome addition to sports literature for girls, especially those who wish to learn more about basketball and fans of the WNBA. Girl's basketball coaches also may find this volume useful.

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